Dan McPharlin, the cover artist for Pretty Lights and quite noteworthy sci-fi artist, is interviewed by Sci-Fi-O-Rama! In the interview, McPharlin lets on to some painting tricks, and reveals his musical and artistic influences.
Throughout the duration of this interview, it became rather obvious that the questions were more process and influence geared. Though the interview is short and sweet, with a grand total of eight questions and eight responses, McPharlin sheds some light on various things that influence his visionary work.
In response to a question asked about his biggest influences, he lists both visual artists and musicians alike. He states that, "The artwork that is the most exciting to me was what I grew up with; lavish paperback covers, record sleeves and game boxes by Roger Dean, illustrated speculative fiction like the Terran Trade series, art books published by Dragon’s Dream, Paper Tiger..." Later, in response to a question on his favorite artist, McPhalin divulges on which artists are of particular interest at the moment. He explains that"..the work of Polish artist Zdzislaw Beksinski..." is of particualr interest because of his ability to create atmosphere. He lists a few others, but it is clear that he focuses on these particualr people more out of respect for their technique as well at their exceptional ability to create successful alternate environments.
For the link to the original interview with Sci-Fi-O-Rama, click here.
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